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Judson

South Carolina · 2,515 residents · 0.786 sq mi
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Judson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,100. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,515
+2%since 2000
from 2,456 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,200 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
−18%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Judson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,646
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,839 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,207
+71%since 2000
from $12,979 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+22%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,191
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
62.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(880)
Black56.6%(1,389)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(145)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.9%(1,644)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22%(553)
Black41.6%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(746)
Asian3.8%(96)
Other2.9%(74)
Diversity Score86%(2,164)
Diversity Score
86
+29%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.9%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+54.4 ptssince 2017
from 36.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 87.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 12.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Judson, South Carolina?

Judson, South Carolina has about 2,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Judson, South Carolina?

The typical household in Judson, South Carolina earns about $38,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Judson, South Carolina expensive?

In Judson, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $1,191 a month.

How educated are people in Judson, South Carolina?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Judson, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Judson, South Carolina?

About 42.9% of people in Judson, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Judson, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Judson, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 344 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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